More than 1.1 million students ages 3-21 receive school services for speech and language problems. Stuttering alone accounts for 3 million people of all ages in the United States and 67 million people worldwide. More than 5 million Americans live with a disability from brain injury, and this usually includes communication difficulties. More than 649,000 teens ages 14 to 17 speak a language other than English at home and have difficulty communicating in English at school. Their numbers continue to grow with more students accessing speech and language assistance. This book will address the...
More than 1.1 million students ages 3-21 receive school services for speech and language problems. Stuttering alone accounts for 3 million people of a...
While medical conditions that affect large populations are familiar to most people, there are lesser-known afflictions that do not get attention simply due to the fewer number of those affected. Literature and online resources about these conditions are not only limited but primarily aimed at adults. Consequently, teens who are susceptible to these disorders are often unable to find information that speaks directly to them, which can prove both frustrating and discouraging. In Chronic Illnesses, Syndromes, and Rare Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Marlene Targ Brill looks at conditions...
While medical conditions that affect large populations are familiar to most people, there are lesser-known afflictions that do not get attention simpl...
Today, we know Dolores Huerta as the cofounder, with Cesar Chavez, of the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers of America. We know her as a tireless advocate for the rights of farmworkers, Mexican American immigrants, women, and LGBTQ populations.
Today, we know Dolores Huerta as the cofounder, with Cesar Chavez, of the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers...
Today, we know Dolores Huerta as the cofounder, with Cesar Chavez, of the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers of America. We know her as a tireless advocate for the rights of farmworkers, Mexican American immigrants, women, and LGBTQ populations.
Today, we know Dolores Huerta as the cofounder, with Cesar Chavez, of the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers...
